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Lombardy Poplar

Populus Nigra 'Italica'

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Overview

The Lombardy Poplar (Populus nigra 'Italica') is a fast-growing, columnar tree, reaching up to 60 feet in height with a spread of 10-15 feet. Known for its upright branches and narrow shape, it provides a strong vertical accent in landscape designs. With green, glossy leaves that turn yellow in fall, it's ideal for creating privacy screens or windbreaks. Plant in full sun and well-draining soil for optimal growth.\n

Sun FullWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 4–10Type TreeClimate Mediterranean, Temperate

Lombardy Poplar (Populus Nigra 'Italica') — These deciduous leaves turn a golden yellow in the fall before dropping; offering a brief yet dramatic seasonal

Culture

Sun: Full
Water: Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones: 4–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type: Tree
Family: Salicaceae
Climate: Mediterranean, Temperate

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Lombardy Poplar (Populus Nigra 'Italica') — reaching up to 60 feet in height with a spread of 10-15 feet; providing a shimmering effect as they flutter in the

Lombardy Poplar (Populus Nigra 'Italica') — providing a shimmering effect as they flutter in the breeze; is a distinctly narrow and upright tree, image 45

Lombardy Poplar (Populus Nigra 'Italica') — reaching up to 60 feet in height with a spread of 10-15 feet

Lombardy Poplar (Populus Nigra 'Italica') — With green, glossy leaves that turn yellow in fall, it's ideal for creating privacy screens or, image 38

$Lombardy Poplar (Populus Nigra 'Italica') — Plant in full sun and well-draining soil for optimal growth.\n$

Lombardy Poplar (Populus Nigra 'Italica') — providing a shimmering effect as they flutter in the breeze

Lombardy Poplar (Populus Nigra 'Italica') — Its leaves are diamond-shaped with a glossy green surface and pale undersides; regular watering and, image 61

$Lombardy Poplar (Populus Nigra 'Italica') — Plant in full sun and well-draining soil for optimal growth.\n; although it prefers moist$

Lombardy Poplar (Populus Nigra 'Italica') — The Lombardy Poplar (Populus nigra 'Italica') is a fast-growing; with green, glossy leaves that turn, image 52

Lombardy Poplar (Populus Nigra 'Italica') — Regular watering and occasional pruning to shape its fast growth are essential care practices; famed, image 50

Lombardy Poplar (Populus Nigra 'Italica') — With green, glossy leaves that turn yellow in fall, it's ideal for creating privacy screens or windbreaks; this

$Lombardy Poplar (Populus Nigra 'Italica') — Plant in full sun and well-draining soil for optimal growth.\n; although it prefers moist, image 56$

Lombardy Poplar (Populus Nigra 'Italica') — the Lombardy Poplar thrives in full sun to partial shade and is adaptable to a range of soil types

Lombardy Poplar (Populus Nigra 'Italica') — the Lombardy Poplar suits narrow spaces or can be used to form a dense screen when planted in a tight row

Lombardy Poplar (Populus Nigra 'Italica') — providing a shimmering effect as they flutter in the breeze; is a distinctly narrow and upright tree

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